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Approximately 200 people attended a public forum Wednesday night, April 14, at the Adams Street Community Center. The forum, put on by Brown County Commissioners, was designed to hear the pros and cons of a proposed solar power farm in southwest Brown County, near Brookesmith. Arguments were made, for and against, the proposed project and the abatement being requested by the developer, IP Radian of San Francisco, California. Christian Fiene of IP Radian, (shown in photo at podium) spoke first, describing the project and the benefits that will accrue from it. He said the tax abatement, initially requested at 85% for 10 years, has been reduced to a request of 55% for 10 years. He said over the 35 year life of the project, $9.2 million in taxes would be paid to Brown County and $16.2 million would be paid to the Brookesmith Independent School District. ....
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Roberta Ann Stegemoller, age 69, of Brownwood, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, leaving behind a legacy of hospitality, generosity and love of family. Viewing will be available 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM, Friday, December 11, 2020 and from 8:00 until 10:00 AM at Heartland Funeral Home. There will be a private family graveside service at a later date. Roberta was born in Brownwood, Texas on January 17, 1951 to Dr. M.A. and Gloria Childress. She grew up and attended school in Goldthwaite, where her father worked as a doctor and her mother as a nurse. Her mother passed away when she was young, and her father remarried Maxine Gist, who had 4 children of her own, making them a large family of 10. Following high school graduation, Roberta followed in her parents’ footsteps, entering the medical field and earning a Master’s of Nursing degree from the University of Texas. ....